Graduate Assistant for Women's Tennis

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for the Graduate Assistant position for Women’s Tennis. This student role supports the Head Coach in academic success, coaching, conditioning, recruiting, and team planning.

Open to current UIW graduate students, with responsibilities spanning travel, practice planning, and facility support. The position is part-time, involves up to 25 hours per week, and includes a tuition waiver in addition to a modest stipend.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and cultures.
• Commitment to NCAA and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tip management, including driving.
• Assist with fundraising activities.
• Help student-athletes with registration and eligibility processes.
• Support practice and match transportation.
• Provide tennis facilities support and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Independent & goal-oriented

Interpersonal & organizational

Leadership

Team collaboration

Adaptable to diverse communities

Compliance with rules (NCAA/Conf/Univ)

Education

Current UIW graduate student

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Graduate Assistant for Women's Tennis

Academic Year

Academic Year 2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant for Women’s Tennis provides support to the Head Coach in all aspects of academic success, coaching, strength, conditioning, recruiting, planning of practice, organization of team meetings, scheduling and trip management. The Graduate Assistant for Women’s Tennis reports to the Head Coach for Women’s Tennis.
This is a student position open to current UIW grauate students.

Essential Functions

• Oversee tip management, including driving.
• Assist with fundraising activities.
• Work with campus community and the Athletic Department staff in assisting student-athletes in the registration process who are members of the Tennis programs.
• Assist in practice and match transportation.
• Provide tennis facility support maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or designee.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High motivation with a capacity for independent work within the context of a goal-oriented environment.
• Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Display leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .

Required Education

Current UIW graduate student.

Required Work Experience

Tennis coaching and/or intercollegiate competitive experience.

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

NCAA certification will be required after hired.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday up to 25 hours per week.
Some weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist high.

Posting Number

Posting Number STU1644PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/01/2026

Reports to

Reports to Women's Head Tennis Coach

Salary $2,100 + Tuition Waiver

Open Date

Open Date 07/10/2026

Close Date

Close Date 05/15/2027

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Student Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

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